Sarees

A sari, saree, or shari is a femalegarment from the Indian subcontinentthat consists of a drape varying from five to nine yards (4.5 metres to 8 metres) in lengthand two to four feet (60 cm to 1.20 m) in breadth that is typically wrapped around the waist, with one end draped over the shoulder, baring the midriff. There
are various styles sari manufacture and draping, the most common being
the Nivi style, which originated in Deccan region of India. The sari is
worn with fitted bodice commonly called a choli (ravike in South India, cholo in Nepal, choli elsewhere) and petticoat called parkar or pavadai.

In the modern Indian subcontinent, the sari is considered a cultural icon.